So Ambitious

Join us for a special episode featuring all the Good, Bad, and Ugly Parts of Entrepreneurship! Discover how these founders overcame doubt, racism, and financial challenges to build their successful business empire. Tune in for their inspiring stories, resilience, determination, and the power of not caring what others think.  KEY POINTS  - Ep 202: Pivot with Purpose: How Necole Kane Turned Failure Into Fuel for Success  - Ep 203: Beats to Eats: Derrick Turton a.k.a. Chef Teach's Journey from Music Mogul to Mac & Cheese Maestro - Ep 204: Beyond the Spicy Tweets: Brian Brackeen’s Tech Odyssey from Philly to Lightship Capital - Ep 208: Vision to Victory: Evan Leaphart’s Road to Entrepreneurial Success & Million-Dollar Grant Win - Ep 209: Money, Privilege, and Advocacy: Ana Pompa Alarcón’s Guide to Entrepreneurship and Social Justice in Tech - Ep 212: From College Parties to Empowering HBCUs: Corey Arvinger's Journey in Supporting Black Colleges RESOURCES Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media

Dive into some of the top entrepreneurial advice from our lineup of innovative founders in this special Best Of episode. Discover the secrets to their success as we feature their invaluable insights and strategies that have propelled their ventures forward. From navigating the complexities of startup life to pioneering new industries, these inspiring founders offer a wealth of knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned innovators alike. Be sure to catch these essential lessons that can ignite your entrepreneurial journey and propel you to new heights! KEY POINTS  - Ep 204: Beyond the Spicy Tweets: Brian Brackeen's Tech Odyssey from Philly to Lightship Capital - Ep 207: Shifting the Narrative on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with Amber Cabral  - Ep 208: Vision to Victory: Evan Leaphart’s Road to Entrepreneurial Success & Million-Dollar Grant Win - Ep 211: Empowering Black Voices in the Fragrance World with Exalté Parfum Founder Funmi Monet - Ep 212: From College Parties to Empowering HBCUs: Corey Arvinger's Journey in Supporting Black Colleges RESOURCES [APPLICATIONS OPEN!] | Are you building a high growth business in tech healthcare, AI, media entertainment, or consumer goods and services? If so, we'd like to help you scale. Don't miss your chance to win $1 million, capital coaching, and access to an amazing community of diverse innovators! Apply for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize competition now  Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media

In this So Ambitious compilation, Black founders break down what it really takes to create opportunity when doors don’t open for you. This episode explores the internal mindset shifts required to overcome limiting beliefs, the reality of being judged in high-stakes rooms, and the discipline it takes to build systems that last. This is also a compilation blueprint for building access on your own terms. From rewriting internal belief systems to building institutions that outlast the founder, this episode breaks down how access is created from the inside out. This episode delivers real insight into how to build, scale, and sustain something meaningful. KEY POINTS 404: President of America’s Largest Black-Owned Bank Teri Williams on Ownership, Wealth and Legacy 402: Black Ambition Prize Founders on Transforming Real Problems Into Scalable Business 401: How Aisha Bowe Turns "Impossible" Goals Into Repeatable Millions 403: Body Language Secrets That Close Million Dollar Deals | Linda Clemons 405: Jeff Johnson on Building Big Ambition Without Losing Yourself 406: What Social Impact Leaders Know About Capital That Founders Don’t | Asha Walker & Valencia Gunder RESOURCES Aisha Bowe  IG | @aishabowe Linda Clemons IG | @lindaclemons Teri Williams  Jeff Johnson IG | @jeffsnation  Asha Walker - Health In The Hood  IG | @healthinthehood Valencia Gunder - The Smile Trust IG | @thesmiletrust        @valenciagunder Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media

A new kind of business podcast. Presented by Black Ambition Prize. Learn more: https://www.blackambitionprize.com/

Welcome to So Ambitious a new kind of business podcast focused on Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs who are dreaming and building their companies to excel, uninterrupted. Hosted by Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition Prize and fellow entrepreneur. Premieres Friday, December 9th.